Senior Project Manager- Localisation

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency seeks a Senior Project Manager in Southampton. Key duties include managing multilingual marketing campaigns, fostering client relationships, and leading project teams to achieve high-quality deliverables on time and within budget. This role is vital for maintaining the agency's reputation and requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management, especially in multilingual marketing.
• Ability to develop and manage project scopes, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Lead teams to execute marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Budget Management

Job description

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Senior Project Manager - Localisation, Southampton

Client: Handle Recruitment

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Handle is partnering exclusively with a leading global advertising agency as they grow their localisation team.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage projects for major global brands across various channels including digital, social, TV, and print.

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll report directly to a Project Director and will play an important role in upholding the company's reputation for quality and efficiency. You will foster meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner to help bring their vision to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage client expectations, maintain clear communication, and efficiently address or escalate challenges.
• Own the delivery of key multilingual marketing campaigns, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
• Tailor project management processes to meet client needs, promoting creative solutions for successful delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and manage scope changes with thorough documentation.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, agencies, and suppliers to support successful outcomes.
• Scope resource requirements, including linguists, budgets, and timelines, optimizing cost structures to meet project goals.
• Allocate tasks, define roles, and provide direction to project teams while ensuring quality across all deliverables.
• Evolve project management tools and processes, educating colleagues on best practices and methodologies.
• Track and manage account forecasts, addressing workload spikes and ensuring resource availability.
• Partner with Account Management to monitor project financials, delivering projects within target margins while maximizing revenue.
• Support business development by contributing to project scoping, estimating, and participating in sales calls as needed.
• Mentor junior team members, offering feedback, support, and opportunities for growth.
• Foster team collaboration, maintain a positive environment, and motivate team members to excel.
• Conduct post-project reviews, assign responsibilities, and ensure timely follow-up on actions.
• Lead project teams across multiple workstreams, providing day-to-day guidance and resolving performance challenges.
• Ensure consistent delivery of projects on scope, on budget, and on time.
• Maintain high-quality reporting and documentation.
• Manage costs effectively and proactively solve problems.
• Ensure accuracy in timelines and cost forecasts.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and collaborate across teams.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds. We pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.